Student science misconceptions is the problem. How can these misconceptions be identified? How can these misconceptions be changed?
Phase #2: Plan of Action
A. Choose a probe which connects with a unit of study being taught in your classroom
B. Choose a strategy or approach which may change the misconception.
C. Decide what data to collect and how to analyze it.
D. map out a time line for data collection and analysis.
Phase #3: Data Collection
A. Administer probe to all students. Save as data (copies or originals to World is Flat Program, please.)
B. Take field note observations of students at work, in discussions.
C. Write reflections post-lessons - describe what happened
D. Collect student work over course of unit.
E. Re-administer the probe (save copies.)
F. Consider collecting other data such as student interviews, student responses during class or group discussions, student journals, questionnaires
Phase #4: Data Analysis
Data analysis often takes place during data collection in action research.
As organize your data and examine it, what patterns, insights and new understandings do you find? What can you learn from the data? How do you interpret the data based on what you are looking to change? What meaning do these insights, patterns and understandings have for your practice? for your students' learning?
Phase #5: Plan for Future Action
A. Write a 2-3 page paper which describes your problem, methods and findings. What changes or modifications will you make to your practice? If you could do the study over again, what would you do differently? Submit to World is Flat program.
B. Create a PowerPoint and give a presentation to your colleagues at World is Flat.
C. Share with your colleagues at your school.
Student science misconceptions is the problem. How can these misconceptions be identified? How can these misconceptions be changed?
Phase #2: Plan of Action
A. Choose a probe which connects with a unit of study being taught in your classroom
B. Choose a strategy or approach which may change the misconception.
C. Decide what data to collect and how to analyze it.
D. map out a time line for data collection and analysis.
Phase #3: Data Collection
A. Administer probe to all students. Save as data (copies or originals to World is Flat Program, please.)
B. Take field note observations of students at work, in discussions.
C. Write reflections post-lessons - describe what happened
D. Collect student work over course of unit.
E. Re-administer the probe (save copies.)
F. Consider collecting other data such as student interviews, student responses during class or group discussions, student journals, questionnaires
Phase #4: Data Analysis
Data analysis often takes place during data collection in action research.
As organize your data and examine it, what patterns, insights and new understandings do you find? What can you learn from the data? How do you interpret the data based on what you are looking to change? What meaning do these insights, patterns and understandings have for your practice? for your students' learning?
Phase #5: Plan for Future Action
A. Write a 2-3 page paper which describes your problem, methods and findings. What changes or modifications will you make to your practice? If you could do the study over again, what would you do differently? Submit to World is Flat program.
B. Create a PowerPoint and give a presentation to your colleagues at World is Flat.
C. Share with your colleagues at your school.